one of the natural wonders of Norway
Kjerag
When to Go
The road to the Kjerag trail head is open from late May throughout October. The parking lot facilities and tourist information office are open from late May to mid-October.
Note that, during this period, weather and trail conditions change a lot. Depending on which season you are visiting Kjerag – they are very different! – you should adapt your preparations and the equipment you bring accordingly.
Peak-season months
Traditionally, June, July and August are the peak-season months, and guests from all over the world travel to our region. These months, days are very long, and the weather is often nice. Especially on sunny weekends, many visitors hike to Kjerag. On peak days, this may lead to some on-trail crowding, and waiting lines at the boulder.
Visiting off-season
Especially outside peak-season and/or to less-experienced hikers, we recommend joining a guided tour. Regardless of the season, guided tour companies take the hassle out of the logistics and make sure you are prepared for a safe hike. Hiking with a local also ensures you get the most out of your experience. Maybe you meet new friends as well!
Winter expeditions
When the road to the trailhead is closed (November to mid-May) guided multi-day winter expeditions are the only means to reach Kjerag. You need to have extensive hiking experience to join these tours.
The table below can give you a good sense of the abundance of hikers at Kjerag, average temperature, rain and sunshine throughout the year.
| Month | Hiking Crowds | Average Temperature at the Top |
Rainy Days |
Daily Hours of Sunshine |
Don’t start the hike after: |
| January | Road closed | -8°C / 18°F | 22 | 1 | N/A |
| February | Road closed | -8°C / 18°F | 20 | 3 | N/A |
| March | Road closed | -5°C / 23°F | 18 | 5 | N/A |
| April | Road closed | -3°C / 27°F | 17 | 6 | N/A |
| May |
Road normally opens May 20 |
1°C / 34°F Expect snow on the trail |
17 | 7 | 3:00 pm |
| June |  |
5°C / 41°F Expect snow on the trail |
17 | 8 | 4:00 pm |
| July | |
6°C / 43°F | 18 | 7 | 4:00 pm |
| August | |
6°C / 43°F | 21 | 6 | 3:00 pm |
| September | |
3°C / 37°F | 24 | 4 | 1:00 pm |
| October | |
0°C / 32°F Expect snow on the trail |
24 | 3 | 12:00 pm |
| November | Road closed | -4°C / 25°F | 26 | 1 | N/A |
| December | Road closed | -7°C / 19°F | 24 | 1 | N/A |
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Kjerag and Preikestolen are now certified as Norwegian Scenic Hikes
The end of 2020 gave us some fantastic news. Both Kjerag and Preikestolen got certified as Norwegian Scenic Hikes. At the moment Kjerag, Preikestolen and Fosseråsa in Geiranger are the only three places that have been authorized as Norwegian Scenic hikes. It is a...
Kjerag and Preikestolen are now certified as Norwegian Scenic Hikes
The end of 2020 gave us some fantastic news. Both Kjerag and Preikestolen got certified as Norwegian Scenic Hikes. At the moment Kjerag, Preikestolen and Fosseråsa in Geiranger are the only three places that have been authorized as Norwegian Scenic hikes. It is a...